On the show today… The excitement of The Bachelorette’s premiere has been overshadowed by the release of the ratings, which confirm that despite the history-making casting of Brooke Blurton, her first episode is now officially the lowest premiere in the franchise’s history. But the real story behind these numbers has nothing to do with Brooke’s casting. And Meghan Markle has penned a letter to US politicians advocating for paid leave for parents, especially women in light of the added pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic. Her letter makes a fair point, but one sentence in particular about her own childhood has kicked off a new controversy. Plus it’s Weekend Watch time! This week we’re recommending you watch a new Australian romantic comedy series and the brand new season of one of TV’s most successful dramas. LINKS Spreadsheet - Paramount Plus Grey's Anatomy - Disney+ CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Kee Reece Producers: Laura Brodnik & Madeline Joannou Audio Producer: Leah Porges WANT MORE? Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture...https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaentertainment https://www.instagram.com/mamamiaentertainment/  Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter...  https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter Join our Facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/mamamiaentertainment/ GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 9386. Email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.